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Advanced Certified Compensation Professional | ACCP™

For success today and tomorrow, compensation professionals need to demonstrate business acumen. The growth and success of a compensation professional has become more reliant on the ability to create a compensation strategy comprised of well-thought-out tactics that align with the organization's business plan and long term vision.

The Advanced Certified Compensation Professional (ACCP) designation demonstrates that you have the knowledge, experience and critical skills needed to understand and grasp the critical core principles that have an impact on business results. The ACCP examination covers all topic areas addressed in the Body of Knowledge.

Prerequisite: A CCP or GRP designation under current requirements must be acquired prior to ACCP testing.

Do I need experience in the field before I take the ACCP exam?

Experience in the field is recommended. As a competency-based exam, there is no single prep course that covers all the content in the exam. You should review the comprehensive ACCP Body of Knowledge which represents the complete set of knowledge and skills required for professionals working in the field.

How can I test my readiness for the ACCP exam?

WorldatWork offers a practice exam to help you get familiar with the types of questions asked in all knowledge areas within the exam. The practice exam offers an easy way to test your readiness by assessing your strengths and weaknesses, and helps identify knowledge gaps where you may need additional study or experience.

I earned my CCP/GRP before the exam requirements changed in 2015, and now I want to pursue an ACCP. Do I need to take the additional exams?

Candidates preparing for the Advanced Certified Compensation Professional (ACCP)™ examination should review the Body of Knowledge (BOK). The BOK represents the complete set of knowledge and skills required for advanced-level professionals in the compensation practice. Set as the industry standard, the BOK was identified by a representative committee of expert compensation practitioners and consultants as part of an in-depth study to define the scope of compensation practice for compensation practitioners with influential roles in their organizations. The BOK is comprised of four main knowledge domains representing the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the advanced-level compensation professional. The ACCP examination covers all topic areas addressed in the BOK.

Certification Exam

Please note: You must schedule and complete the computer-based exam within 120 days. Your eligibility expires after 120 days. It is recommended that you complete your exam in a timely manner as exams may be updated without notification. Instructions for scheduling your computer-based exam will be provided at purchase.

Practice Exam

Each practice exam includes unique questions that cover the Body of Knowledge areas included in the competency-based exam for certification.